They are among the league's unquestioned elites: Nicklas Lidstrom, Brian Rafalski, Henrik Zetterberg, Pavel Datsyuk, and Marian Hossa. Together, they bring skill, speed, strength, two-way excellence, puck-moving ability, and hockey sense that any coach would love to deploy against the opponents' best. (Full article: 903 words)

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